LOCAL (SOUTHERN)
Siza Mina
Genre: Talk show
Sunday 21 August at 20:30 on Mzansi Wethu, available on DStv Access and up
Meaning ‘help me’ in isiZulu, this weekly talk show features real-life guests and covers a range of topics, from controversial to the relatable.
Housekeepers
Genre: Drama
Monday 22 August at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
In a world behind high walls and luxury, the wealthy may believe they are powerful in the comfort of their mansions, but it is the housekeepers who see all and know all.
Zuba
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 23 August at 20:00 on Zambezi Magic, available on DStv Compact and up
A heart-stopping and life-changing sudden loss occurs, affecting the show’s most beloved characters in ways we could not have imagined. Will we be able to recognise them by the time grief, rage and hurt are done with them?
Mpali
Genre: Drama
Thursday 25 August at 20:30 on OneZed, available on DStv Compact and up
Mpali is a story that revolves around Nguzu, a polygamist with six wives. Nguzu’s home appears to be peaceful until he marries Tamara, his sixth and youngest wife. All hell breaks loose as the other wives start feeling intimidated and neglected.
LOCAL (WEST)
Comedy Nites
Genre: Comedy
Saturday 20 August at 22:30 on Africa Magic Urban, available on DStv Compact and up
‘Comedy Nites’ is a half-hour, stand-up comedy television show that boasts an array of top-notch performances that sets the stage ablaze from a blend of newly discovered, fast rising and established comedians all in a cozy, comedy club setting.
Dilemma
Genre: Drana
Monday 22 August at 21:00 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up
Fate leads two estranged lovers full circle after a cruel separation leaves them with a dilemma that bears the consequences of a long-forgotten past.
Venge
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 23 August at 21:30 on Africa Magic Showcase, available on DStv Compact and up
A woman’s quest for vengeance uncovers a world of scandal, secrets, lies and betrayal. Will vengeance be the means to an end or the very end itself?
Unbroken
Genre: Drama
Thursday 25 August at 20:30 on Africa Magic Family, available on DStv Family and up
What appears on the surface isn't always a perfect reflection of reality and the Jangfa and Gyado clans are prime examples. From blood spill to illicit business dealings and back, Terfa and his nemesis, Tobore, go up in arms to shield what's theirs and eliminate any and every threat when the need arises.
LOCAL (EAST)
The Salvado Show
Genre: Comedy
Sunday 21 August at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
Uganda's premier comedy talk show hosted by MC Patrick 'Salvado' Idringi that includes celebrity guest interviews and stand-up sets from the hottest comedians of the day.
Pazia
Genre: Drama
Monday 22 August at 17:30 on Maisha Magic Bongo, available on DStv Access and up
‘Pazia’ takes you on a journey alongside a child who struggled to die and recover to save his parents' marriage.
Kina
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 23 August at 19:00 on Maisha Magic Plus, available on DStv Compact and up
‘Kina’ is the story of an abandoned girl seeking justice for the murder of the man she thought was her father, while falling under the dangerous spell of a woman she doesn’t yet know is her mother.
Sanyu
Genre: Drama
Thursday 25 August at 19:00 on Pearl Magic Prime, available on DStv Compact and up
An innocent, rural teenage girl has to leave her family and education behind to do a maid's job with a complex, wealthy urban family... where she falls for the young son of the house.
SPORT
PGA Tour: BMW Championship
Sport: Golf
Friday 19 to Sunday 21 August at 21:00 on SuperSport Golf, available on DStv Premium
The PGA Tour continues with the BMW Championship at the Wilmington Country Club for the penultimate FedEx Cup Playoff event.
UFC 278
Sport: MMA
Sunday 21 August at 04:00 on SuperSport Action, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
UFC 278 will be held at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City on the morning of Sunday 21 August and feature a welterweight championship fight between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards.
MotoGP: Grand Prix of Austria
Sport: Motorsport
Sunday 21 August at 14:00 on SuperSport Motorsport, available on DStv Premium
The 13th round of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship will be the Grand Prix of Austria at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
Premier League: Manchester United v Liverpool
Sport: Football
Sunday 21 August at 17:30 on SuperSport Premier League, available on DStv Compact and up
Manchester United and Liverpool will renew their fierce rivalry with a Premier League clash at Old Trafford.
ESPN
NRL: Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm
Sport: Rugby League
Friday 19 August at 11:55 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
The National Rugby League will continue with a Friday morning clash between the Brisbane Broncos and Melbourne Storm.
NRL: Newcastle Knights v Canberra Raiders
Sport: Rugby League
Sunday 21 August at 08:05 on ESPN 2, available on DStv Compact and up
The National Rugby League will continue with a Sunday morning clash between the Newcastle Knights and Canberra Raiders.
NBA Today
Sport: Basketball
Tuesday 23 August at 21:00 on ESPN, available on DStv Family and up
This daily NBA show is broadcast live from Los Angeles and brings you everything you need to know about the world’s greatest basketball league.
NFL Live
Sport: American Football
Tuesday 23 August at 22:00 on ESPN, available on DStv Family and up
ESPN's NFL Live scoops the latest news and information from deep inside the NFL and deposits it into your ears.
MOVIES
Friday After Next
Genre: Comedy
Friday 19 August at 21:45 on Studio Universal, available on DStv Compact and up
Hilarious situations unfold after cousins Craig and Day-Day lose their gifts and rent money on Christmas Eve. They decide to work at a shopping mall to earn money and clear their debts. Starring Ice Cube and Mike Epps, directed by Marcus Raboy.
The Doorman
Genre: Action, thriller
Saturday 20 August at 20:00 on M-Net Movies 2, available on DStv Premium
A former soldier must save her niece and nephew from armed thieves planning to steal priceless art from a building in New York City. Starring Ruby Rose and Aksel Hennie, directed by Ryuhei Kitamura.
Alita: Battle Angel
Genre: Sci-fi, action
Sunday 21 August at 18:15 on M-Net Movies 3, available on DStv Compact and up
Alita, a battle cyborg, is revived by Ido, a doctor, who realises that she actually has the soul of a teenager. Alita then sets out to learn about her past and find her true identity. Starring Rosa Salazar and Keenan Johnson, directed by Robert Rodriguez.
Infinite
Genre: Sci-fi, action
Sunday 21 August at 20:05 on M-Net, available on DStv Premium
Evan can remember things from the past and holds the key to the location of a device that can destroy the world. As a result, he is chased by groups that have their own agenda for the device. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Chiwetel Ejiofor, directed by Antoine Fuqua.
TELENOVELAS
The Legend
Genre: Drama
Monday 22 August at 22:00 on Telemundo, available on DStv Access and up
Nineteenth century Mexican outlaw, Jesús Malverde, leads a group of loyal bandits that defy corruption by robbing from the rich and giving to those in need. His heroic actions are praised by the local townsfolk, but they are also a threat to government leaders and greedy affluent landowners, making him public enemy number one.
Simply Maria
Genre: Drama
Tuesday 23 August at 14:00 on TLNovelas, available on DStv Family and up
Maria is a beautiful, strong, and resolute woman who lives in a small town in Mexico, but her world is soon turned upside down by Don Juan.
Unspoken Bond
Genre: Drama
Wednesday 24 August at 18:00 on Star Life, available on DStv Family and up
‘Unspoken Bonds’ tells the tale of Nandini, who is envied by her stepmother and stepsister, and put through hardships by them. However, her life takes a turn when she marries Darsh.
Age Is Just A Number
Genre: Drama
Thursday 25 August at 23:00 on Zee World, available on DStv Family and up
Sahil Agarwal is the 24-year old, kind-hearted heir of the Agarwal Gold Industry in Kanpur who falls for 42-year old Vedika Srinivasan, a conservative and independent widow with a teenage daughter Arya Mathur.
KIDS
Grace’s Amazing Machines
Genre: Education
Monday 22 August at 16:00 Cbeebies, available on DStv Access and up
Motor-mad Grace Webb is back at the controls to show pre-schoolers some of the biggest, fastest and most amazing vehicles in the world. In each action- packed episode, motorbike rider Grace introduces us to three completely different machines that all share something in common.
Big Blue
Genre: Animation
Tuesday 23 August at 16:40 on Cartoon Network, available on DStv Access and up
Sibling underwater adventurers Lettie and Lemo lead a quirky submarine crew with a magical ocean fairy stowaway named Bacon Berry. Together, they just might unravel the mysterious secrets of their underwater universe.
Dino Ranch
Genre: Animation
Wednesday 24 August at 06:45 on Boomerang, available on DStv Family and up
‘Dino Ranch’ follows the adventures of the Cassidy family as it tackles life in a fantastical ‘pre-westoric’ setting where dinosaurs still roam. As the young ranchers learn the ropes, they discover the thrill of ranch life whilst navigating the great outdoors through unpredictable challenges.
Side Hustle
Genre: Comedy, family
Thursday 25 August at 17:30 on Nickelodeon, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
After accidentally setting their principle's boat on fire, best friends Lex, Presley, and Munchy create an app to get jobs to pay off their debt. They'll do whatever it takes - no matter how embarrassing - including working as human mannequins.
INTERNATIONAL
Alex Polizzi: My Hotel Nightmare
Genre: Reality, lifestyle
Friday 19 August at 20:00 on BBC Lifestyle, available on DStv Compact and up
Alex Polizzi, hospitality expert and descendant of the Forte hotel dynasty, has spent years critiquing and fixing some of the worst hotels. Now, she’s embarking on a new venture of her own, in partnership with her hotelier and interior designer mother, Olga.
I Was There
Genre: History, documentary
Saturday 20 August at 20:15 on History Channel, available on DStv Compact Plus and up
What if we could travel back in time to some of the world’s most powerful events? Would we see things in a brand-new light? In the History Channel’s new series, ‘I Was There’, host Theo Wilson, grandson of a Tuskegee Airman, believes we can only truly understand history by being there - and now, we will.
Mysteries Of The Deep
Genre: Nature, documentary
Sunday 21 August at 20:55 on Discovery Channel, available on DStv Premium
New season. From ships that disappear without a trace to radioactive sharks and deep undersea anomalies, the world's oceans are the source of thousands of unsolved mysteries. Jeremy Wade is our host as we explore a range of fascinating and compelling stories every episode - from lost treasure to missing ships and planes, strange ocean bed discoveries to odd scientific phenomena, and much more.
90 Day Diaries
Genre: Reality
Wednesday 24 August at 22:00 on TLC, available on DStv Access and up
New season. An intimate look into the lives of our couples, told from their perspective. Without producers or crew, the cast films their day-to-day lives as they continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic and all of the challenges it brings to their relationships.
CATCH UP
Power Book II: Ghost
Genre: Drama
A sequel to the series ‘Power’. On his own for the first time, Tariq St. Patrick Tariq navigates his new life, in which his desire to shed his father's legacy comes up against the mounting pressure to save his family.
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Genre: Comedy, satire
Host Trevor Noah delivers satirical news related to the international and American political matters in an entertaining way.
Unexpected
Genre: Reality
A raw look at teenage pregnancies and the impact on their families.
Science Of Thrills
Genre: Documentary
For viewers fascinated by engineering on a massive scale this is an interactive engineering show like never before In each episode, our host will take the viewer on an unforgettable thrill ride on some of the world's greatest rollercoasters.
DStv Weekly Highlight 19-25 August 2022
